Triangle Oktoberfest Set for October 19-20 at Booth Amphitheatre

Presented by the Rotary Clubs of Apex Sunrise and Cary MacGregor
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society returns as Main Charity Partner
Tickets on Sale Now

The Rotary Clubs of Apex Sunrise and Cary MacGregor – organizers of the annual Triangle Oktoberfest – have once again selected The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as the main charity beneficiary for this year’s event. The Fifth Annual Triangle Oktoberfest will be held at Cary’s Booth Amphitheatre October 19 – 20 and will combine family-friendly fun and an ongoing commitment to philanthropy.

Tickets for this family-friendly event on sale now through the Booth Amphitheatre Box Office, triangleoktoberfest.org, boothamphitheatre.com or by calling 1-800-514-3849. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Friday, noon-6 p.m.

Over the past four years, the two-day Triangle Oktoberfest has grown to become the largest Oktoberfest celebration in Central North Carolina raising over $150,000 for numerous charitable organizations. Last year’s event attracted thousands of attendees to Cary’s Booth Amphitheatre and raised over $70,000 with more than $14,000 distributed directly to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as the events main charity partner. The remaining funds are allocated back to the Rotary Clubs of Apex Sunrise and Cary MacGregor for their annual community, regional, and international projects.

The Rotary Clubs of Apex Sunrise and Cary MacGregor – organizers of the annual event in collaboration with the Town of Cary and Booth Amphitheatre – have announced that the 5th Annual Triangle Oktoberfest will take place Oct. 19-20, 2018. Tickets for this family-friendly event will go on sale April 27 through the Booth Amphitheatre Box Office, boothamphitehatre.com, or by calling 1-800-514-3849. Box Office hours are Monday through Friday, noon-6 p.m.

Live Entertainment & Event Updates

Once again The Polka Brothers from New York City will entertain revelers with their unique take on classic and contemporary polka tunes as well as cover versions of pop and rock songs. Other returning favorites include the ever-popular Weiner Dog Parade and Race, Kinder Platz Play Zone, Masskrugstemmen (stein hoist competition), Hammerschlagen (hammer striking) and a Yodeling Competition, which proved to be a big hit last year.

Triangle Oktoberfest will also feature traditional Bavarian beer, food and fare. Beer lovers can enjoy more than 40 beers from Munich, along with a host of seasonal Oktoberfest beers from national and local breweries. Edible offerings include traditional Bavarian food from Capital Club 16, Annelore’s German Bakery and more. Vendors will offer souvenir mugs, authentic German steins, Alpine hats, and more.

Proceeds benefit the Triangle Oktoberfest Rotary Foundation, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Once again the Foundation has selected The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as the event’s main beneficiary.

“As a thank you to attendees from previous years who have made this event so successful, we will not be increasing our prices this year,” said Craig Duerr, Triangle Oktoberfest bürgermeister. “This event keeps growing every year, so we encourage everyone to get their tickets early.”

General admission tickets are $15 for Friday, Oct. 19; $20 for Saturday, Oct. 20 all day; and $15 for Saturday after 4 p.m. Kids 16 and under are admitted for free. Discounts of $5 are available for seniors (60-plus) and active or retired military with I.D. Beer glasses with unlimited sampling are available for $25.

For complete information, go to www.triangleoktoberfest.org.

Tickets can be purchased at Booth Amphitheatre (Tuesday – Friday, noon – 6 p.m.), through etix.com, or by phone at (800) 514-3849. Etix phone hours: Monday-Friday/ 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. EST

Saturday/10 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST & Sunday/noon – 8 p.m. EST

For complete concert information go to www.boothamphitheatre.com or call (919) 462-2025.